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  • PlayAI Network - The Orchestration Layer for Crypto x AI
    Nov 23 2025

    The PlayAI Network is the orchestration network and interface for users and developers for seamless communication and coordination between tools, agents, applications, and data sources. Acting as the backbone of the agentic ecosystem, it addresses the challenges of fragmented AI systems by creating an interconnected environment where tasks can flow seamlessly across different platforms and contexts.

    Why you should listen

    PlayAI offers an orchestration layer designed to break down the silos between disparate applications, tools, and data sources. Rather than having individual AI agents, apps, and services working in isolation, PlayAI's platform connects them in a unified workflow. For example, it can trigger actions across calendars, messaging, cloud storage or business tools based on one prompt. This means enterprises can automate multi-step tasks spanning different systems with far less manual effort, helping boost productivity and reduce friction between tools.

    From a technical and commercial standpoint, PlayAI deploys its infrastructure as a modular stack built on decentralised frameworks: it uses node infrastructure ("Oasis Nodes"), a native token ($PLAI) to power the economy, and an SDK/API layer to enable integrations for developers and enterprises. What this means for business: you have a platform where automation, AI-agent orchestration, and workflow integration are baked into a single system — useful if you're looking to move beyond one-off automation scripts to a scalable, cross-tool orchestration backbone.

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  • Pharos Network - The Layer 1 For RWAs
    Nov 20 2025

    Wish is the Co-Founder and CEO of Pharos Network, a Programmable Open Financial Layer 1 For RWAs & Cross-Chain Liquidity. Wish leads the development of its decentralized protocol stack and drives key industry partnerships. Formerly CSO at ZAN, Ant Group's Web3 arm, he specialized in security architecture and vulnerability management.

    Why you should listen

    Pharos Network is a next-generation layer-1 blockchain protocol designed to bridge Web 2 and Web 3 liquidity by providing a high-throughput, modular platform for real-world asset tokenisation and open finance. Built by a team with backgrounds at organisations such as Ant Financial, Microsoft Research and Stanford University, the network emphasises institutional-grade performance while remaining accessible to individual users and developers. On its website, Pharos highlights its ability to handle 30,000+ transactions per second with block-finality in under one second and support for up to one billion simultaneous users.

    Designed for real-world finance applications, Pharos targets use-cases such as tokenised financial products, stablecoins backed by real-world collateral, and infrastructure assets like property, energy and commodities. It also incorporates features aimed at regulatory compliance including identity – and AML/ KYC infrastructure – while maintaining open-chain access. With these characteristics, the network positions itself to enable institutions and individuals alike to participate in an on-chain economy that seeks to combine scalability, transparency and broad access.

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    19 m
  • Fidelity Digital Assets - What's Happening In the Markets?
    Nov 16 2025

    Fidelity began researching Bitcoin and developing blockchain solutions in 2014. After seeing demand from its clients, Fidelity developed a dedicated business, Fidelity Digital Assets. Today, it services hundreds of institutions globally.

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    Chris Kuiper is VP of Research, Fidelity Digital Assets. In this conversation, Chris Kuiper discusses the unpredictable nature of technological advancements and how past innovations have often been underestimated.

    He emphasizes that new technologies can lead to entirely new industries and business models that were previously unimaginable. Chris discusses Bitcoin's disappointing price performance in 2025, and looks at the current trends in the institutional adoption of digital assets.

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    27 m
  • Nillion - The Base Layer For Private Data
    Nov 9 2025

    John Woods is CTO at the Nillion Association, a secure computation network that decentralizes trust for high-value data in the same way that blockchains decentralized transactions.

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    John Woods is the Chief Technology Officer of the Nillion Association, where he's leading the development of a decentralized privacy compute network known as the "Blind Computer." Previously, John served as CTO at the Algorand Foundation and Chief Architect at IOHK (Cardano). With a background in cryptography and systems architecture, John's work focuses on building scalable, secure, and verifiable infrastructure for the decentralized internet. Nillion is building one of the most advanced decentralized privacy infrastructures in Web3 — a system designed not just for security, but for verifiability and scale. Now moving from a company-operated model to a fully permissionless network, Nillion is embedding decentralization into the architecture layer-by-layer: node operators, attestation checkers, and a cryptoeconomic substrate ($NIL) that rewards contribution and accountability.

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    30 m
  • EMCD - Make Currencies Digital
    Nov 7 2025

    Jan Warmus is the director across Europe at EMCD — one of Europe's fastest-growing crypto super apps with over 400,000 verified users. EMCD is positioning itself as a "Web2.5" bridge, offering fiat ramps, staking, and other retail-friendly crypto services in a highly compliant, accessible format.

    Why you should listen

    EMCD is a full-spectrum crypto ecosystem. You'll find their mining pool (one of the top global SHA-256 pools), a multi-currency wallet, a savings-type product called Coinhold, and a peer-to-peer exchange all under one roof. Their wallet claims "no seed phrases, no middlemen," and integrates swaps, mining-earnings transfers, and holdings in one interface.

    They make a clear play for convenience and control: plug-in your mining hardware, track accruals, deploy earnings into savings with up to ~14 % annualized yield (depending on term and asset) — all via one account. Additionally, their mining arm emphasizes daily payouts, low withdrawal thresholds, and global server infrastructure across Europe, Asia, and North America.

    EMCD has partnered with Stabul Finance. STABUL Finance operates as a specialized decentralized exchange focused exclusively on stablecoins and tokenized real-world assets. The platform uses what it calls a "fourth-generation" automated market maker (AMM) that builds upon previous technologies like Uniswap and Curve. The EMCD-STABUL partnership addresses a significant market gap. While non-USD currencies account for over 40% of global forex trading, less than 1% of on-chain volume involves non-USD stablecoins. This partnership gives EMCD's 400,000 KYC-verified users access to efficient stablecoin and commodity swaps through STABUL's platform.

    For EMCD users, this integration means seamless access to international currencies and tokenized assets without leaving their primary platform. Users earning cryptocurrency through mining can convert to stable assets, earn yield through Coinhold, and eventually spend through the upcoming EMCD Card – creating a complete financial ecosystem.

    The timing aligns with EMCD's broader expansion plans. The company offers zero percent mining fees through 2025 and is preparing to launch its crypto debit card, which will connect directly to users' USDT balances for spending at any Visa or Mastercard merchant.

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    27 m
  • DEIN - The Decentralized Insurance Network
    Nov 4 2025

    DEIN, short for Decentralized Insurance Network, is a platform that offers permissionless, decentralized, and DAO-managed discretionary risk coverage. It is designed to provide insurance for smart contracts, stablecoins, centralized exchanges, and other vital services within the DeFi ecosystem.

    Why you should listen

    DEIN allows users to purchase coverage for their funds, enabling them to safeguard their assets against potential losses caused by hacks, rug-pulls, or other exploits leading to permanent loss of funds. Additionally, DEIN empowers individuals to actively participate in the insurance process by allowing them to provide coverage and liquidity for various smart contracts, exchanges, or listed services in exchange for yield.

    DEIN addresses the risks and uncertainties that exist within the DeFi space. By providing a decentralized insurance network, it aims to enhance the trust and confidence of users, allowing them to navigate the DeFi landscape with reduced concerns about potential financial losses.

    DEIN embraces the principles of decentralization and community governance. It is designed to be owned and governed by its users, ensuring that the decision-making process is inclusive and transparent. Through a decentralized autonomous organization (DAO) framework, DEIN allows individuals to actively participate in shaping the platform's policies and future development.

    DEIN has been architected with self-sustainability, flexibility, and scalability in mind. It aims to serve as an infrastructure that can be expanded and adjusted according to the needs of individuals and larger groups. By offering a modular approach, DEIN enables users to build their perfect solutions within the DeFi space, fostering innovation and growth.

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    26 m
  • Uplink - Decentralized Connectivity
    Nov 3 2025
    Why you should listen

    Uplink is building a decentralized network that connects people, devices, and businesses through shared internet infrastructure. It allows individuals and organizations to contribute their existing Wi-Fi routers and other connectivity devices to a global network, turning unused bandwidth into an asset. Participants can earn rewards for providing connectivity or verifying that network nodes are operating correctly, creating a distributed and incentivized internet ecosystem rather than relying solely on centralized telecom providers.

    The Uplink system operates with several key roles. Consumers use the network to access connectivity, while providers share or deploy routers and other hardware to extend coverage. Verifiers check that network nodes are genuine and functioning as claimed, validators maintain the blockchain that underpins the network's operation, and holders stake the native token to help govern and secure the ecosystem. Together, these roles form a circular economy where connectivity, verification, and governance all reinforce each other.

    Uplink's goal is to scale beyond Wi-Fi into other communication technologies such as 5G and LoRaWAN, creating a fully decentralized connectivity layer for the modern internet. The company is hardware-agnostic and aims to integrate with millions of existing access points worldwide. Over time, Uplink plans to expand its network through user adoption, partnerships, and blockchain incentives, establishing an open, verifiable infrastructure where anyone can contribute to and benefit from global connectivity.

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    21 m
  • BTCS SA - Public Infrastructure for a Decentralized Economy
    Oct 31 2025

    Wojtek Kaszycki is the Founder and Chairman of BTCS S.A. a technology company that builds and manages validation infrastructure for leading blockchain networks.

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    BTCS S.A. is a publicly listed company based in Warsaw, Poland, founded in 2010. It operates on the Warsaw Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol BTF. The company's headquarters are located at Plac Powstańców Warszawy 2, and it was originally known as Vakomtek S.A. before rebranding to BTCS S.A. to reflect a new strategic direction. Over time, it has evolved from a traditional electronics distributor into a technology company focused on blockchain infrastructure and digital-asset management.

    In its early years, BTCS built its business around the import and distribution of consumer electronics and computer accessories. The company's product portfolio included gaming peripherals, LED lighting, and small household electronic devices, marketed through various retail and wholesale channels in Poland. These operations helped establish its reputation in the local electronics sector before the company began exploring emerging technology opportunities.

    Today, BTCS S.A. is focused on blockchain technology and Web3-related activities, positioning itself within the growing digital-asset ecosystem. The company is developing infrastructure for staking, validation, and digital-treasury management, reflecting a shift toward decentralized-finance and crypto-related operations. Recent years have seen restructuring and investment aimed at aligning its business model with the rapid expansion of blockchain-based services and financial technologies.

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    22 m